Proceedings of the Toward Further Development of Coastal Resource Management: Lessons Gained through Locally Based Coastal Resource Management in Pathew District, Chumporn Province, Thailandhttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/10882024-03-28T22:17:50Z2024-03-28T22:17:50ZRegistration and Licensing Program for Fishing Vessels in MalaysiaShukor, Abdul Hamid bin Abdulhttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/9112023-04-20T03:50:49Z2003-01-01T00:00:00ZRegistration and Licensing Program for Fishing Vessels in Malaysia
Shukor, Abdul Hamid bin Abdul
The fisheries management in Malaysia is based on the Fisheries Licensing policy, which stipulates clear guidelines for the management of fishing effort with a limited licensing system. The Fisheries Licensing Policy adopted in 1981 was further reinforced whereby the inshore fisheries program calls for a restructuring of the fisheries through reduction in the number of fishermen. Under the Fisheries Acts, 1985, all fishing vessel and fishing gears must be registered and licensed before they can operate in Malaysian Fisheries water. For control purposes, the licensing programs are formulated to increase the level of income of the coastal fisher folk and at the same time to maintain the optimum level of exploitation of the fisheries resources. There are several programs and strategies employed under the Fisheries Licensing policy that are establishment of fishing zones, determination of total allowable catch and restructuring of the fishery industry.
2003-01-01T00:00:00ZRecent Development of Coastal Resource Management Projects in IndonesiaInderasari, ListyaWidjajanti, Ernihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/9102023-04-20T03:50:49Z2003-01-01T00:00:00ZRecent Development of Coastal Resource Management Projects in Indonesia
Inderasari, Listya; Widjajanti, Erni
Coastal Community Development and Fisheries Resources Management is six-year innovative joint project, between Government of Indonesia and the Asian Development Bank. Objectives of the project are 1) to promote sustainable management of coastal fisheries resources; 2) to reduce poverty in the coastal areas by providing opportunities for increasing the living standards of coastal communities. The success of fisheries management depends on the degree to which people participate and accept their role as partners in the decision making process. The institution framework is elements of co-management partnerships linking communities, fishermen, government and other fishing sectors together in the fisheries management process.
2003-01-01T00:00:00ZFishing Ground Management: the Malaysian ExperienceShukor, Abdul Hamid bin Abdulhttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/9092023-04-20T03:50:49Z2003-01-01T00:00:00ZFishing Ground Management: the Malaysian Experience
Shukor, Abdul Hamid bin Abdul
Malaysian Department of Fisheries (DOF) has lesson on ineffectiveness of the western type of fisheries management. The DOF pays attention on the success of the community-based fisheries management in Japan. The concept of co-management is placed emphasis where the government and the various stakeholders share the responsibility of managing the fisheries resources in particular locality. The Fisheries Act 1985 empowers the DOF, Malaysia as the only authority that is responsible in managing the fisheries resources, fishermen, fishing vessels and all fishing activities in the Malaysian Fisheries waters. However, the concept of co-management is practiced that the DOF consults fishermen and various stakeholders such as the politicians through dialogues, meetings and workshops, before new policy or regulations or laws are introduced. Recently, the concept of co-management is adopted into the 3rd National Agriculture Policy, (NAP3) as one of the strategies for the sustainable management of fisheries resources in the inshore areas. Fishermen are found to be more receptive to decisions when they are a party in the decision-making. The DOF established the Fishermen Economic Groups (FEGs) in localities that met with right criteria.
2003-01-01T00:00:00ZComprehensive Coastal Community Development Program: the PhilippinesMunoz, Jessica C.http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/9082023-04-20T03:50:49Z2003-01-01T00:00:00ZComprehensive Coastal Community Development Program: the Philippines
Munoz, Jessica C.
The Philippines depends largely on its fish production for the country s protein requirement. In 2001, the fish production of 3.2 million metric tons was contributed by aquaculture (38%), commercial fisheries and municipal fisheries (31%, respectively). The per capita consumption of fish is at 26.8 kg/ capita/yr. Most fishing activities are done within the 15 kilometers of the coastal areas where 70% of the total population of 80 million lives.
Similar to some ASEAN countries, the Philippines is characterized by an open access of its marine waters that has resulted to depletion of resources and overexploitation of the fisheries. There is conflict among fishers and other stakeholders arising from the utilization of coastal waters. Further, there is a widespread environmental damage due to pollution and deforestation. There is a need, therefore, to address the various issues that confront the coastal resources in general, and the fisheries sector in particular. The Local Government Code and the Fisheries Code provide the framework to institute and implement resource management in coastal and offshore waters. The Local Government Code introduced new norms in local governance through decentralization of management to local government units (LGUs). On the other hand, the Fisheries Code underscored the roles and functions of LGUs in fisheries management. Some of the management strategies include the resource enhancement activities; information, education and communication campaign; fisheries licensing; limited access; income diversification; capability building; and income diversification.
At present, a number of resource management initiatives are being undertaken to protect and conserve the coastal resources. The Government is implementing the Fisheries Resource Management Project (FRMP) to address the critical issues of fisheries depletion and poverty among fishers. The Project is being undertaken collectively by the national government through the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), local government units, people s organization and councils; and nongovernmental organizations. The private sector, the academe and research institutions are also involved as partners. The important feature of the Project is the integration of activities into the existing organizational and functional framework of BFAR. It also supports the active participation of local governments and local communities in coastal resource management. After all, the local governments and the people are the true vanguards of coastal resource management.
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